"Family is everything-but it should never cost you your peace. Love and connection aren't meant to come at the expense of your emotional wellbeing. It's okay to stop normalizing toxic dynamics or excusing emotionally abusive behavior just because it comes from family. You are not obligated to stay loyal to relationships that hurt you or hold you back. Growth sometimes means creating distance, choosing yourself, and surrounding your life with people who respect, support, and align with who you're becoming."